Five family homes at Land adj to 7 Wepham Close, Hayes

What was proposed

Five three-bedroom homes were proposed with private gardens, parking, cycle storage, refuse storage and associated access and landscaping.

“This application seeks planning permission for the erection of five new-build residential dwellings on land adjacent to 7 Wepham Close, Hayes. The proposal comprises a mix of two -storey detached and semi-detached three-bedroom family homes, with associated private amenity space, parking, cycle storage, and refuse provision.”

“The application seeks planning permission for the erection of five residential units on the site. All units are proposed as three -bedroom dwellings, arranged in a combination of semi -detached and detached properties, providing family-sized accommodation. The development includes associated works comprising private amenity space, cycle storage, and car parking, with one parking space provided per dwelling and two additional spaces allocated for visitors and deliveries.”

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The site and surroundings

The vacant backland plot lies in an established residential area beside Green Belt land and a nature conservation site, with poor public transport access.

“To the south of the site lies Green Belt land and a Nature Conservation Site of Metropolitan or Borough Grade I Importance. The site has a PTAL ranking of 1a (Poor). The site is also located on potentially contaminated land.”

“The surrounding area is largely residential in character comprising mainly two storey semi -detached and terraced properties. As mentioned above, land to the south of the site is Green Belt with Brookside Park and Garden in close proximity…”

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Planning history

There is no formal planning history for the site.

“A list of the relevant planning history related to the property can be found in Appendix 2.”

“There is no formal planning history for the site.”

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What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the scheme would provide family housing and was considered acceptable in design, amenity, highway and environmental terms.

“Hillingdon Planning Committee – 4 th June 2026 PART 1 – Members, Public & Press  particularly in the context of the council’s current shortfall in housing land supply and the proposal for the optimisation of an underutilised brownfield site to provide new family sized housing.”

“The key planning considerations in the assessment of the application include the acceptability of backland development, the impact on the character and appearance of the area, neighbouring residential amenity, quality of accommodation for future occupiers, as well as environmental matters including landscaping, ecology, flooding and drainage.”

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Consultation responses

The Access Officer and Contaminated Land Officer raised no objections subject to conditions, Waste Strategy had no objection, and the Highway Authority had no objection subject to conditions.

“It is anticipated that the creation of a new access would require works upon Highway land, as such the Highway Authority requires a planning condition that obliges the applicant to enter a s.106 legal agreement that commits them to enter a 1980 Highways Act s.278 agreement thereby allowing their contractor to work on the Council highway. No objection subject to conditions.”

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Residents’ concerns

A petition with 91 signatures and 18 individual objections raised concerns about design, amenity, highways, parking, construction, drainage, wildlife, bins and water pressure.

“V. Concerns regarding drainage, flood risk and water pressure. Flooding and drainage matters have been discussed at paragraphs 7.91-7.96. VI. Concerns regarding impact on wildlife and existing habitats. Discussed at paragraphs 7.79-7.90. VII. Concerns regarding increase noise and disturbance from future occupiers. Discussed at paragraph 7. 66-7.67.”

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Who spoke

The lead petitioner spoke about access, parking, refuse storage, design, water pressure, separation distances and the effect on the road’s residential character.

Members’ discussion

Members discussed separation distances, water pressure, charging points, refuse access, bin storage, planning balance, environmental matters and traffic generation.

“Members asked about water pressure, and about electrical capacity in relation to charging points. Officers confirmed that these were not material planning considerations.”

“Members asked about refuse collection arrangements and site access for waste vehicles. Officers confirmed that the Council had a statutory duty to collect waste. Where access was constrained, smaller refuse vehicles may be used, though operatives were experienced in manoeuvring in tight spaces. This issue would not justify refusal.”

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The vote

The officers’ recommendation was moved, seconded and unanimously agreed.

“Officers’ recommendations were moved, seconded and when put to a vote, unanimously agreed.”

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The decision

The application was approved.

“RESOLVED: That the application be approved…”

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Approval requirements

Approval was subject to conditions and a legal agreement securing off-site biodiversity units to meet the statutory 10% biodiversity net gain requirement.

“-The purchase of sufficient off-site biodiversity units/credits to achieve the statutory 10% Biodiversity Net Gain requirement.”

“C) That officers be authorised to negotiate and agree the detailed terms of the proposed agreement and conditions of approval.”

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